Apostille Services for California Documents: Your Complete Guide

California-issued documents — birth certificates, marriage records, notarized powers of attorney, university diplomas — require an apostille from the California Secretary of State, not Florida. If you live in Miami but your document was issued in California, Miami Dade Apostille can coordinate the California apostille process for you without requiring you to travel to Sacramento.

Related: Apostille in Miami-Dade County

Which Authority Issues California Apostilles?

The California Secretary of State issues apostilles for California-issued documents. The Secretary of State's office in Sacramento processes apostille requests by mail and in person. Processing times and fees are set by the state and subject to change.

Documents Commonly Apostilled from California

• California birth, marriage, and death certificates
• California notarized documents (powers of attorney, affidavits)
• University of California and California State University diplomas and transcripts
• California corporate filings and business documents
• California court records

How Miami Dade Apostille Coordinates California Apostilles

You don't need to be in California to get a California apostille. Miami Dade Apostille handles the coordination remotely — you send us your document, we review it, prepare the submission package, and send it to the California Secretary of State on your behalf. The apostilled document is returned to you by mail.

• Document review: We confirm the document is in the correct format for California apostille submission.
• Certified copy verification: For vital records, we verify the copy is a certified original from the California county recorder or state vital records office.
• Submission: We prepare and submit the apostille request to the California Secretary of State.
• Return: We forward the apostilled document to you or directly to your destination.

Notarization for California Documents

California has specific notary requirements. If your document requires notarization before the apostille, the notarization must comply with California notary law — not Florida's. Miami Dade Apostille advises clients on whether their specific document needs California-compliant notarization and how to obtain it.

Turnaround Times

California Secretary of State processing times vary. Rush options may be available. Miami Dade Apostille coordinates the submission to minimize delays. Call 1-800-631-9171 to discuss your timeline.

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